November 20, 2024 IUL illustrations are often wildly inaccurate. Expert: IUL illustrations nearing a crossroads as engineered indices grow Indexed universal life is a good product that is not being marketed and packaged correctly, said a leading industry analyst…
November 19, 2024 Republican sweep means popular tax policies for NAILBA 43 attendees WASHINGTON, D.C.– The return of Donald Trump and an election not yet two weeks old served as talking points for…
November 19, 2024 Insurers face tough risk call on weight loss drugs like Ozempic, says panel WASHINGTON, D.C. – Whether insurers cover weight loss drugs like Ozempic is a unique risk proposition that needs more data….
NAILBA’s new brokerage leader charged with accelerating growth plan November 18, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C.–There is “an energy” around the value proposition that the brokerage industry brings to financial services, said Warren May,…
November 18, 2024 NAILBA and Finseca celebrate two years of growth, 10,000 members WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s been two years since the National Association of Insurance and Life Brokerage Agencies and Finseca merged…
November 18, 2024 Retirement 2030: Looking into the crystal ball The U.S. is about to enter an era defined by a record aging population, economic volatility, and evolving political influences,…
Whole life products are feeling the pinch of rising interest rates November 3, 2023 HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – When it comes to interest rates, life insurers are faced with a problem they have not faced…
Insurers wrestle with the speed and power of artificial intelligence November 2, 2023 HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – In the early days of Netflix, it took the company nearly three-and-a-half years to get to one…
New DOL fiduciary rule sets up ‘direct confrontation’ with court precedent November 2, 2023 HOLLYWOOD, Fla. –The Department of Labor’s latest attempt at an industrywide fiduciary standard is dominating conversation here at the 42nd…
Lenox Advisors founder shares tips for firm success in tough environment November 2, 2023 HOLLYWOOD, Fla – Rick Van Benschoten helped found Lenox Advisors in 1995 with two friends and partners. By the time…
Life insurance sales continue to backslide from pandemic highs, study finds November 16, 2022 DALLAS – Life insurance sales trends are cooling off from the COVID-19 pandemic sales bump. The question for the industry…
November 15, 2022 SECURE 2.0 might have to wait, NAILBA panelist says DALLAS – The clock might run out before Congress can get around to vote on the popular SECURE 2.0 retirement…
November 15, 2022 Panel: Acquisition activity likely to continue despite higher cost of debt The cost of debt is going up significantly with the rising interest rates, but mergers and acquisitions are likely to…
November 15, 2022 Marc Cadin speaks at NAILBA Monday. NAILBA marks merger with Finseca by urging member growth DALLAS – The National Association of Insurance and Life Brokerage Agencies and Finseca leaders finally shared a stage Monday months…
CNN Host Blames Media For Political Polarization November 17, 2021 ORLANDO — Michael Smerconish shared some uncomfortable opinions Tuesday on the state of political divisions in America — and he…
Terri Sjodin: Speak To Persuade, Not Just Inform November 17, 2021 ORLANDO — Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking and affects as many as 75% of Americans, according to some…
Scenes From NAILBA 40: Ross Bernstein Urges A Winning Commitment November 16, 2021 ORLANDO — Prolific best-selling author and business speaker Ross Bernstein is no stranger to NAILBA audiences. Bernstein’s sports anecdotes range…
Independent Brokerage ‘Well Positioned’ After Rough Patch: NAILBA CEO November 16, 2021 ORLANDO — The days of virtual conferences and taped keynote presentations appear to be coming to a close. If so,…
VUL Set To Take A Bigger Bite Out Of Life Sales, NAILBA Panel Says November 16, 2021 While variable universal life represents a small portion of the overall market, it is a slice that is growing bigger…